Nebraska Notes From The State's Busy Year
A burned flouring mill at Manning was replaced for 8000 dollars. Cedar county reports 174855.82 paid off in the first half of the year. Hastings Baptist society raises 10000 for a new church. Farmer B Harris found dead near Gering after a ride collision. Secretary Bliss upholds Moore Parker land case in ONeill district Nebraska. Government awards rubber boots to high bidder Geo Watkinson Co of Philadelphia. William Seeley suffers fatal head injury leaping from a moving Omaha train. Attempts to burn Austine oats near Tamora lead to search with bloodhounds. Frank Weakley released from state penitentiary after prior alias. Nebraska tax stamps disrupt state and county paperwork. University of Nebraska offers free scientific training to youths, with low fees. State board of equalization works to fix levy amid clerical errors. 15-year-old Willis Williams injured by freight train at Ogallala.
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Manning
Cedar County
Baptist Society of Hastings
B. Harris
Ford Precinct
Gering
Washington
Bliss
John Moore
Frank F. Parker
O'Neill
Nebraska
Parker
Internal Revenue Stamp
Lincoln
Attorney General
Sam
Manila Bay
Santiago
University of Nebraska
Geo. E. MasQean
Tincoln
Neb
State Board of Equalization
Garcia's Eastern Army Routed by Spanish After Ambuscade
A Santiago dispatch says 4,000 Cuban insurgents under General Garcia were routed by a Spanish detachment on the road to surrender. Cuban losses reported 41 killed and many wounded. Spanish losses smaller. Garcia withdrew toward Holguin, aborting plans to ally with Shafter and set up insurgent government.
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New York
Trerald
Santiago
Garcia
Department of
Cuba
Holguin
Shafter
Toral
New Gun for Volunteers in Puerto Rico Expedition
The department plans to supply one corps of about 20,000 volunteers with Krag-Jorgensen rifles for the Puerto Rico expedition. Some may not receive the Krags before sailing, but new arms will follow as fast as possible. Distribution depends on General Miles.
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Washington
Porto Rico
Department
Miles
Privateer sighted near Cross Sound in pursuit of gold cargo
Officers aboard the steamer Al-Ki report a fast, mysterious vessel in the inlet to Cross Sound. The craft kept clear as rumors say she is the Spanish privateer fitted in British Columbia to raid steamers returning from St Michael with gold.
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Seatile
Wash
Al-Ki
Cross Sound
Pacific
British Columbia
St. Michael
War policy outlines joint plan to strike Camara fleet
A Washington press statement outlines U S plans to target Camara's fleet as Porto Rico advances. Commodore Watson will engage Camara's ships after the Porto Rican expedition. Canary Islands are not a target. Guam remains a key coaling station. Cuba's insurgents are to be treated with care while restoring stable government.
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Washington
Commodore Watson
Watson
Canary Islands
Porto Rico
Havana
Lavana
Guam
Ladrone
Sandwich
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Garcia
Cuba
Spain
Madrid agrees to return Santiago prisoners to Spain
Washington reports Spain recognizes the U S plan to land Santiago prisoners at Coruna and Santander. General Toral directed war policy and General Shafter confirms the Spanish secretary of war desires the prisoners landed at Coruna on the Atlantic and at Santander in the Bay of Biscay. The request will be complied with unless unforeseen obstacles arise.
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Washington
Madrid
United States
Santiago
Spain
General Shafter
General Toral
War Department
Nigo Coruna
Atlantic
Santander
Bay of Biscay
Siafter
Russian court smokers face czarina ban on cigarettes
London July 25 The Daily Telegraph reports St Petersburg dispatch that the Russian court ladies oppose the czarina’s ban on cigarette smoking in her presence They point to ongoing cigarette use at European courts among crowns and royalty including dowager czarina Empress of Austria and other queens and royal relatives led by Princess Henry of Prussia.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Czarina
Europe
Austria
Roumania
Spain
Portugal
Henry
Prussia
Bryan Reaches Jacksonville With Nebraska Volunteers
The Third regiment of Nebraska volunteers under Colonel William Jennings Bryan arrived in Jacksonville Florida yesterday aboard six Plant system transports. The unit will camp at Panama Park five miles from the city.
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Bryan
Jacksonville
Jacksonvills
Fla
Nebraska Volunteers
William Jennings Bryan
Panama Park
Alleged European Agreement on Philippines Status
Berlin dispatch reports that major powers except Britain have agreed not to permit an American annexation of the Philippines or an Anglo American protectorate over the islands. The note signals a cooperative stance among European powers amid territorial questions in the Pacific.
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London
Berlin
The
Daily News
Great Britain
Philippines
Madrid Seeks Cuba Link After Blanco Dispatch Silence
Officials report no recent dispatches from Captain General Blanco prompting Spain to consider steps to restore communication with Cuba. The note from Marim dated July 25 indicates government urgency and possible measures.
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Madrid
Blanco
Marim
Cuba
War Department says Garcia letter not in Shafter reports
Santiago de Cuba dispatch notes the Garcia letter allegedly to Shafter was likely written by arms staffer to General Castillo and may never have been seen by Garcia. Washington officials doubt its existence or arrival. Duffield and Corbin's son depart as yellow fever cases ease.
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Santiago DE Cuba
General Garcia
Shafter
General Shafter
Garcia
Arms
Castillo
WashineTon
War Department
Garcia Is Repsented To Have Addressed To General Shafter
Washington
Santiago
Cuba
Duffield
Corbin
Log Books Reveal Movements of Spain’s Fleet to Destruction
The ships of Admiral Cervera’s fleet carried log books seized by Commodore Schley after the St. Louis prisoners of war sailed. Conteros pleaded for their return, but Schley kept the records, noting Spain’s dishonorable acts after surrender. The log, translated by Lt. Benjamin Wells Jr., details fleet movements from departure in Spain to the convoy’s destruction.
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Guantanamo Bay
Cervera
Spain
St. Louis
James H. Sears
Cristobal Colon
Schley
Adolphus Conteros
Brooklyn
Commodore Schley
Conteros
Benjamin Wells Jr
Miles to Arm the Natives for Porto Ricans
Washington reports that Porto Rican commissioners will sail to Cape San Juan to join General Miles. They will recruit natives as guides and messengers and carry 30,000 rifles and ammunition supplied by the War Department for local forces.
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Washington
Porto Rico
United States
Miles
United States Army
Newport News
Cape San Juan
General Miles
War Department
Wealthy American dies attempting Mount Blanc ascent
The Rome correspondent reports the death of a wealthy American named Reigel who perished while climbing Mount Blanc without a guide. His body was discovered on a glacier near the ascent.
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London
Rome
London Standard
Reigel
Mount Blanc
Two Thousand Pounds of Hardtack Condemned in Jacksonville
In Jacksonville Florida on July 25 the Second Illinois regiment condemned two thousand pounds of hardtack as unfit for food and noted recent condemnations of bacon. The unit received 300 model Springfield rifles and 225 bayonets but lacks canteens haversacks meat cans bayonets scabbards and belts with almost no bayonet scabbards available.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Illinois
The Barbarian in Aguinaldo
London reports Manila rebels have lately suffered reverses and lost territory south of Malato. Aguinaldo issues a pompous proclamation detailing insignia for officials. U S consul Williams suggests suzerainty and protection while Spaniards claim Cuban news is a fabrication and Admiral Camara’s squadron sails toward Singapore expected July 25.
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London
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
Manila
Malato
Aguinaldo
Ife
Williams
United States
Wildman
Cuba
Camara
Singapore
Hobson Honored at White House After Merrimac Feat
Admiral Sampson reports Lieutenant Hobson, hero of the Merrimac, arrives at the navy department. Secretary Long and Assistant Secretary Allen greet him. Hobson then meets the President who lauds his gallantry. The President also notes hopes to salvage five Spanish ships including Reina Mercedes, Infanta Maria Teresa, and Cristo Bal Colon.
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Admiral Sampson
Washington
Hobson
Merrimac
Navy Department
Long
Allen
Crowinshield
Bradford
Evans
Infanta Maria Teresa
Cristobal Colon
Insurgent Moves and U S Support Reported Near Manila
Letters from Cavite dated July 19 claim insurgents were repulsed near Malate and losing ground while dissension grows over priest bribery. Aguinaldo resists U S subordination, appoints a cabinet and hoists a flag. About 1500 Americans have landed between Manila and Cavite with the Boston ready to aid.
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Cavite
Manila
United States
Boston
Aguinaldo Declares Dictatorship in Philippines
A U S state department official notes Aguinaldo proclaims himself dictator. The statement says Aguinaldo lacks legal right and that the United States, in control of the islands, can seize Manila when it deems fit. It will determine the future rulers and government for the Philippines.
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Washington
State Department
Aguinaldo
Philippine Islands
United States
Manila
Philippines
Leiter Transfers Downtown Property in Trust to Wilson for Bank
In Chicago on July 25 a property appraised at about 750000 dollars in the downtown core was conveyed by Joseph Leiter to John P. Wilson in trust for the Illinois Trust and Savings Bank, a major creditor during Leiter’s wheat trading.
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Chicago
Joseph Leiter
John P. Wilson
Illinois Trust and Savings Bank
Leiter
Spain Begins Preliminary Peace Talks as Sagasta Claims Steps Taken
Madrid report states Premier Sagasta told Imparcial that Spain has entered the preliminary stage of peace negotiations. General Polavieja arrives to seek an audience with the queen regent. Newspapers warn U.S. demands may complicate talks.
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Sagasta
Spain
Loxpon
Madrid
Daily Mail
Senor Sagasta
Imparcial
General Polavieje
Nebraska Crops Benefit From Sunlight Amid Drought Echoes
The Nebraska crop bulletin notes unusually even conditions with temps about 2 degrees below normal and scant rainfall. Small grain harvests near completion with fair yields and good quality while corn grows well but needs rain as tasseling begins. Chinch bugs appear in some areas. pastures drying in parts of the state.
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Nebraska
Boyd
Colfax
Boone
Custer
Dawson
Adams
Chase
Western
Northwestern
Cheyenne
Keith
State Board Set to Complete County Assessments
The state board of valuation has not finished business as Furnas County remains and counties report totals. Overall lands cover 19,541,807 acres with assessed value $61,376,395, averaging 314 dollars per acre. Last year 17,183,705 acres valued at $59,778,419 averaged 3.48 dollars per acre. Personal property is expected to rise, and York Burt Webster and York counties report grain values near 200000 dollars while others note only small amounts.
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State Board of Cnvaluation
Furnas
Furnace County
Otce
Burt
Webster
York
State Board
Private Ashton Boyle Wins First Spanish Flag at Santiago
Private Ashton Boyle, son of Juan Boyle of Kearney, is reported in telegraph dispatches as having captured the first Spanish flag in the assault on Santiago. He enlisted in the Twenty second Infantry before the war, promised his father promotion by conduct, and proved eager to reach the front and meet the occasion.
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Ashton Boyle
Santiago
Juan Boyle
Kearney
Twenty-second Infantry
Death of Charles Tolliver Found Near Nebraska City
The lifeless body of Charles Tolliver was found hanging from a tree two miles west of town after he shot his wife earlier. He fled the house believing the shooting would be fatal, marking a suspected double tragedy in the Nebraska City area.
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Nebraska City
Charles Tolliver
Tolliver
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